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Easy Baked Fish

With a flavorful parsley pesto to top off this Easy Baked Fish, it will keep dinner far from boring or routine. It's fabulous for any busy weeknight. I serve it with a side sweet potato and a simple salad for a complete meal. You won't believe how quickly this recipe comes together.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild white fish in fillets (such as cod, tilapia, flounder, or sole)
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup parsley fresh
  • 1/2 cup almonds raw, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 3 green onions trimmed, white and green parts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil + extra for greasing the baking dish
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Grease a large rectangular baking dish with a light coating of olive oil. Evenly distribute the fish fillets in the bottom of the baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  3. In a food processor, combine the parsley, almonds, Parmesan, green onions, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until it forms a thick pesto.
  4. Spread the pesto in an even layer on top of the fish. Cook until done (white and flaky), about 15 - 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Easy Baked Fish Amount Per Serving Calories 259 Calories from Fat 207 % Daily Value* Fat 23g35%Saturated Fat 4g25%Cholesterol 11mg4%Sodium 201mg9%Potassium 250mg7%Carbohydrates 7g2%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 1g1%Protein 9g18% Vitamin A 1460IU29%Vitamin C 24.6mg30%Calcium 213mg21%Iron 1.9mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 259
  • Calories from Fat 207
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 23g
  • 35%
  • Saturated Fat 4g
  • 25%
  • Cholesterol 11mg
  • 4%
  • Sodium 201mg
  • 9%
  • Potassium 250mg
  • 7%
  • Carbohydrates 7g
  • 2%
  • Fiber 3g
  • 13%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 9g
  • 18%
  • Vitamin A 1460IU
  • 29%
  • Vitamin C 24.6mg
  • 30%
  • Calcium 213mg
  • 21%
  • Iron 1.9mg
  • 11%